Flat smash technique: contact point and relaxation
Key takeaway from our Guru
How can I improve my flat padel smash consistency?
Keep your left hand high to guide your contact point and focus on hitting with 80 percent power. Staying relaxed allows your wrist and forearm to pronate properly, which generates more speed than tensing your muscles.
What this lesson covers
The flat smash requires a progression from short, controlled movements to a full, fluid swing. Start by visualizing the swing without a ball to establish a clear mental image. Practice hitting the ball cleanly with a short preparation, either by tossing the ball up yourself or letting it bounce before impact. This approach prevents the common mistake of over-swinging and ensures the arm remains relaxed. A shorter swing path naturally leads to cleaner contact and higher consistency.
Guidance from the left hand is essential for finding the correct contact point. Keep the left hand high and close to the ball to serve as a reference, which helps position the body underneath the ball. For the highest possible contact point, ensure the ball bounces above your head, allowing for a downward trajectory. Avoid excessive muscle tension, as this restricts the wrist and forearm movement necessary for proper pronation. Aim for 80 percent power rather than maximum effort to maintain the flexibility needed for a faster, cleaner shot. This lesson is best for players looking to build a reliable smash through small, incremental technical adjustments.
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Added on Apr 2, 2026
Learn The Padel Smash In 5 Simple Steps
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Please subscribe and hit the notification bell, let's get 40K subscribers this year! Hello and welcome back everybody! The appartement is nearly finished, just a few things left and we are ready to go back to a normal rhythm! We managed to sneak in another padel lesson with Carlos to work on his smash. The smash is an important shot in padel, but to be honest its not the most important shot. But I understand that it feels great to hit a hard and solid smash to win the point. Today we go through the flat padel smash in 5 simple steps. As always, thank you for watching! See you next monday! ~ 10% discount if you visit my online padel shop. Go to www.racketteam.com and use code: otronivel ~ Would you like to learn more? Become a Otro Nivel channel member or special member, support us and become better! 👊🏼 Click & join ➠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrMuJTshdLiaUmbYJy8lSkA/join ~ Also find us on: Our Facebook group ➠https://www.facebook.com/groups/padeltips Our Facebook page ➠https://www.facebook.com/0tronivel 👊🏼 Become a supporter ➠https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/0tronivel ~ Our instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/0tronivel/ Sven's instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/svenboele/ Sven's tiktok➠ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZScj6vNr/
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